Act of violence in Dresden: Police arrest two men after bloodbath in Leuben

Act of violence in Dresden: Police arrest two men after bloodbath in Leuben

On the night of Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Leuben district of Dresden became the scene of a worrying incident. How Sächsische.de Reportedly, two suspects – 20 and 38 years old – are suspected of having committed grievous bodily harm. The attack was directed against two 18-year-old young men who were at the “Altleuben” tram stop on Pirnaer Landstrasse.

Witnesses report that the suspects had their beer bottles at hand when the attack occurred. The young people suffered injuries and then had to receive medical treatment. It is another incident at a time when youth violence is increasingly an issue in Germany.

Youth violence on the rise

The situation is alarming because statistics show an increase in juvenile crime in Germany. How Statista youth violence reached a peak in 2024 with around 13,800 cases. This means more than twice as many cases as in 2016. Young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and adolescents between the ages of 18 and 20 are particularly affected, and the numbers are also increasing. The discussion about a possible reduction in the age of criminal responsibility or the necessary hardship in juvenile criminal law is therefore becoming increasingly louder.

A decline in the total number of young suspects of around 6 percent in 2024 shows that preventive measures can be effective. Nevertheless, the proportion of male suspects is noticeably high: around 84 percent of those convicted in court under the age of 21 are men. Factors such as hormonal changes, social norms and an increase in psychological stress - also due to Corona - are discussed as causes for the increasing acts of violence.

Social responsibility

The need to establish preventive programs at an early stage is becoming increasingly clear. Stronger measures in child and youth welfare could be crucial in preventing young people from pursuing criminal careers. Given the increasing propensity for violence among young people, schools, parents and society as a whole must make more efforts to create a good environment.

The incident in Dresden is another sign that there is an urgent need for action. The suspects have now been arrested by the police and investigations are ongoing. Further information can be found at Day24 be read. Citizens in Dresden and beyond are called upon to be vigilant and to look out for each other, especially in their free time. It is up to us to create a safe environment for our younger ones.